How to set up a subwoofer?

Recently, many are not so interestedordinary speakers, like subwoofers, which are installed not only at home, but also in cars. However, there are various difficulties, since a simple subwoofer connection does not imply a complete ideal acoustic feedback. Therefore, it is important to know how to properly adjust the subwoofer, which is what we'll talk about in this article.

Subwoofer placement

To begin with, note that the location of the subwooferin different parts of the room will depend on the quality of its sound output. Ideally, a small experiment is usually conducted, which involves moving the subwoofer around the room with the inclusion of a movie or music, where a large number of basses. In doing so, you need to make the sound quieter and louder.

Most often, however, a subwoofer is installed incorner of the room, but with this arrangement the sound is not quality. Therefore, it is best to put it near a sofa or an armchair. Speaking of how to arrange the columns, it all depends on their size. For example, small speakers should be at a decent distance from each other, so as not to spoil the sound, and large speakers can be placed closer.

Subwoofer Setup Steps

Usually setting up a subwoofer causes a lot of questions for beginners, even if it is a standard model. But everything is much simpler. We will schedule step by step instructions:

• We are looking for a connector called "SUB IN", it can also have the names: "Bypass", "Direct", "LFE". These names depend on the purchased subwoofer model.
• Next, we need a connecting cable forconnection to the input indicated by the above listed names. Usually it should be bought separately in shops where home appliances are sold. But more and more often it began to be completed together with a subwoofer. As for its length, it is only the seller - consultant to indicate the purpose of its further use, and he will pick up the cable himself. Do not worry about if the seller made a mistake, in this case, you can always come and exchange the cable for a longer one.
• Now we find the handle of the crossover regulator,which regulates the individual characteristics, and turn it to the maximum. In this case, the built-in A / V receiver of the audio signal, which distributes the audio signal, presumably should send high and mid frequencies to the speakers, and basses, that is low frequencies will be reproduced by the subwoofer.
• Next, look for crossover settings thatdetermine the frequency bands of speakers reproduced by the speakers. Usually an extended frequency range from 40 hertz to 200 hertz is located. And if, you do not have specific recommendations for your subwoofer and the speakers connected to it. It is worth paying attention to some tips:
  1. If the columns are small, namely 2 or 3-inch, then set the values ​​from 150 hertz to 200 hertz.
  2. If the columns are of medium size, namely 4-by-5-inch, then set the values ​​from 40 hertz to 80-100 hertz.
  3. If the speakers are large, regardless of whether they are shelf or floor, set the values ​​to 60-80 hertz.
• Now consider the audio control onSubwoofer, which is usually called "Phase". To do this, include music, where the largest number of basses and gradually change the position of the "Phase" regulator, from 0 to 180 degrees. And we stop the regulator in the position where the sound of the bass is most audible.
• And the last step is to configurethe volume of the subwoofer, its adjuster is next to the "Phase" regulator. Just note that the above steps are also an answer to the question of how to adjust the subwoofer on the computer and in the car. Continuing to talk about the volume settings, there are no definite criteria. It is necessary to include a disc with music, where the greatest number of basses and adjust the volume to taste. Often it takes a considerable amount of time, so you may have to listen to several tracks to see which volume is most suitable for your hearing.

Now you know all the specifics of howAdjust the subwoofer in different rooms, while avoiding poor sound quality. Finally, let's say that the automatic subwoofer settings leave much to be desired, which any consulting seller can tell. Therefore, information on such settings is extremely necessary before using such a technique. If you have problems with self-tuning, you should contact a specialist in this field. Find this can be where you bought equipment. We wish you good luck.